An Origami Paper-Based Analytical Device for Rapid and Sensitive Analysis of Acrylamide in Foods.
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SUBMITTER: Yan Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8777769 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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